Make no mistake: a cardboard box, if used in the right way, can be
an excellent distraction for any toddler.
I have written to them about the posibility of enabling USB OTG connection in order to connect an USB keyboard to a kindle, making
it an excellent distraction - free ewriting.
A Kong toy filled with cream cheese, peanut butter and / or treats is
an excellent distraction from your departure and will keep the dog occupied.
A Kong toy filled with cream cheese, canned food, etc and frozen is
an excellent distraction from your departure and will keep the dog occupied.
But they can also be
an excellent distraction from what's bothering you.